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Messages - shangrila

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Newfoundland collapses
« on: July 09, 2008, 10:39:19 am »
First of all, I want to say welcome to BPO ad I'm sorry that it's a sad circumstance that brought you here. How is Chewy doing today? Is he walking and acting normal? Have you done to the vet yet?

It does sound like a seizure to me, although I am not sure about it feeling like there was something in his throat (the throat muscles might have just been tense or maybe there was somehting in his throat and he was choking).
If you click on this link: http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/epilepsy.html you can watch a video of a (small) dog having a seizure.

My Saint Zoey (RIP) has a brain tumor and petite mal seizures, and my fiance has epilepsy, so I know how scary seizures can be. The best first thing you can do if you think that Chewy is having seizures is get to a vet asap (a vetrinary neurologist is even better). They make anti-seizure medicine that will help, and they will also give you advice about how to deal with the seizures if he has them again.

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Food Discussion & Information / Re: Innova or Eagle
« on: July 07, 2008, 10:21:37 pm »
It's not just a price thing. Innova costs more to buy because it uses better ingredients so it costs more to make.
It's hard to say since they don't list the exact percent of everything, but if you look at the innova list it has more meat and also better grain sources. Also, I actually understand all of the ingredients in innova (see them here), where eagle pack has a lot of chemicals I don't understand, like "DL-Methionine" which I just looked up and is apparently added to pet food to make a "meat-like" aroma (it doesn't already smell like meat?).

That being said, if you can't afford the innova (it's about $10 more for a 30lb bag), eagle pack is still a pretty good food. But if you decide to go with eagle pack,  I would suggest the holistic select, which has much better grain sources. Eagle pack uses rice (ok) and corn (bad). The holistic select uses rice (ok) and oatmeal (good). Also the holistic select has actual fruits and veggies for natural vitamin sources.


 

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Introduce Yourself to the Forum / Re: Our Newest family Member
« on: July 06, 2008, 07:07:07 pm »
Roxy is adorable! And welcome to BPO! Feel free to ask questions, and of course share stories and especially pictures :)

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Group Discussions & Photos / Re: Updates! And Random New Pics :)
« on: July 06, 2008, 07:05:44 pm »
Everyone looks great :)

About Reba's pooing - are you still rewarding her for going outside?

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Collars, crates, & other cool things / Re: Super Easy Do-it-Youself Dog Toys
« on: July 03, 2008, 09:16:42 pm »
Cute. How did you make the bed with no sewing?

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Hubby Snapped update
« on: July 03, 2008, 09:55:39 am »
Glad to hear things are looking up :)

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Clifford likes fireworks
« on: July 02, 2008, 09:42:07 pm »
Woah I've never heard of a dog who actually likes fireworks  :o

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Discussions & Information on Grooming / Re: Shop Vac?
« on: July 02, 2008, 09:40:54 pm »
I've never done it but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

I usually just towel dry, then use a blow dryer (or two)

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Every pet loves its owners
« on: July 02, 2008, 05:40:35 pm »
I showed it to Dan and he was sceptical so I googled it and found this article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-452820/Christian-lion-lived-London-living-room.html with the whole story, and a really cute picture of christian rifling through a sock drawer  ;)

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Every pet loves its owners
« on: July 02, 2008, 09:45:51 am »
That's so beautiful!

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Collar recommendations for Newf puppies
« on: July 01, 2008, 11:34:55 am »
For a puppy you really only need a normal nylon collar, even for training. I would buy a cheap nylon collar since your pup is going to grow out of it shortly. I would suggest buying a small and a medium (they're only a couple bucks each). You will probably use the small for a short time then switch to the medium (and eventually the large and extra large ;) )

You won't need a prong collar until your dog is large enough for pulling to be a problem (I would never use a choke chain at any age).

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Behavior, Housebreaking, Obedience / Re: fireworks and cat nip?
« on: June 30, 2008, 04:52:07 pm »
I've never heard of valerian used for dogs. I guess it makes sense though - it would make them too sleepy to panick I guess.


I have had it myself - I know that one of the things that they reccomend for people who have trouble sleeping is valerian. Straight valerian is deffinately stinky - I used to call it "dirty sock tea" cause that's what it smelled like  ;) But for human consumption sleepy time extra w/ valerian doesn't smell too bad because the yummy smell of sleepytime balances out the stinkiness of the valerian

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Introduce Yourself to the Forum / Re: Hi there
« on: June 30, 2008, 04:46:54 pm »
Hello and welcome to BPO! Dexter is very handsome, and I think you will love it here :)

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Groans, Gripes, Brags & Boasts / Re: Fedex man would'nt come in this am, poor guy.
« on: June 29, 2008, 04:22:37 pm »
We used to have a UPS man who was terrified of dogs. We got a lot of packages when Zoey was just a puppy, and he would jump every time he saw her, even if she was on the other side of the door or the other side of the yard. He stopped knocking on the door and I would find packages in front of the door. I always felt bad for him, because I know it's tought to live a life in fear of even something as wonderful as puppies

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: What are the signs of hip dysplasia?
« on: June 29, 2008, 04:11:02 pm »
Quote from: Rajas Mom on June 29, 2008, 03:23:52 pm
As for Glucosamine, to clarify, are you suggesting it as a preventative measure? I already use it daily for my ancient dog, but I worry so much about Raja.

Yes, I think they are helpful as a preventaive. I believe in joint supplements both before and after a dog is diagnosed with HD. Obviously I think every dog who is known to have HD should be on them, but I also think they are good to give a dog who does not have HD but you worry they might get it in the future. The way that I look at it, as a preventative it might help the joints get stronger before damage occurs, and also help with any damage that might occur before a pup is diagnosed. And even if you give glucosamine to a dog who doesn't end up with HD they just end up with stronger joints :)

Nowadays they make so many glucosamine products that you can support your pups hips even if you aren't ready to give an official supplement. I use "sea mobility" treats and "happy hips" as training treats for Penny, so she can get a little boost even in her regular training treats :)


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